Unix Operations Administrator
Company: DMI (Digital Management, Inc.)
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Unix Operations Administrator
Job ID
2024-26610
Category
Infrastructure Support
Location
US-VA-Arlington
About DMI
DMI is a leading global provider of digital services working at the
intersection of public and private sectors. With broad capabilities
across IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud migration and
application development, DMI provides on-site and remote support to
clients within governments, healthcare, financial services,
transportation, manufacturing, and other critical infrastructure
sectors. DMI has grown to over 2,100+ employees globally and has
been continually recognized as a Top Workplace in both regional and
national categories. About the Opportunity
Job Summary: As a Unix Operations Administrator, you will play a
critical role in maintaining and optimizing our Unix-based
infrastructure to ensure its reliability, security, and
performance. You will work closely with the IT operations team,
software developers, and other stakeholders to support our
business-critical applications and services running on Unix-based
platforms. Your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and
ability to collaborate effectively will be essential in managing
and troubleshooting various Unix systems. Responsibilities:
System Administration:
- Perform day-to-day administration, monitoring, and maintenance
of Unix-based systems and associated services.
- Configure, install, and upgrade Unix operating systems,
ensuring proper integration with the overall IT environment.
- Implement security measures, access controls, and patch
management to protect Unix systems from vulnerabilities.
- Incident Management:
- Act as the second-level point of contact for incident
escalations related to Unix systems.
- Investigate and resolve complex issues, identifying root causes
and implementing preventive measures.
- Performance Optimization:
- Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement
to enhance overall system efficiency.
- Tune and optimize Unix configurations and kernel parameters for
optimal application performance.
- Backup and Recovery:
- Design and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery
procedures for Unix systems.
- Conduct periodic backup tests to ensure data integrity and
implement backup-related improvements.
- Automation and Scripting:
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for routine tasks and
system provisioning.
- Identify opportunities for process automation to streamline
operations.
- Collaboration and Documentation:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address system
requirements and implement changes.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting
steps for knowledge sharing.
- Security Compliance:
- Ensure Unix systems adhere to internal security policies and
industry best practices.
- Conduct regular security assessments and implement necessary
measures to maintain a secure environment. Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience (X years) as a Unix Systems Administrator or
a related role.
- Proficiency in Unix-based operating systems such as Linux,
Solaris, or AIX.
- Strong understanding of system administration, networking, and
security principles.
- Experience with virtualization technologies and
containerization (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Scripting skills (e.g., Shell, Python, Perl) for automation and
task automation.
- Solid knowledge of storage management, backup solutions, and
disaster recovery strategies.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the
ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability
to work effectively in a team environment. Qualifications
Location: Arlington, VA Physical Requirements: N/A US Citizenship
Required Working at DMI DMI is a diverse, prosperous and rewarding
place to work. Being part of the DMI family means we care about
your wellbeing. As such, we offer a variety of perks and benefits
that help met various interests and needs, while still having the
opportunity to work directly with a number of our award winning,
Fortune 1000 clients. The following categories make up your DMI
wellbeing:
- Community - Blood drives, volunteering opportunities, Holiday
parties, summer picnics, Tech Chef, Octoberfest just to name a few
ways DMI comes together as a community
- Convenience/Concierge - Virtual visits through health
insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, discount tickets for
movies, travel and many other items to provide convenience
- Development - Annual Performance management, continuing
education and tuition assistance, internal job opportunities along
with career enrichment and advancement to help each employee with
their professional and personal development
- Financial - Generous 401k match for both pre-tax and post-tax
(ROTH) contributions along with financial wellness education, EAP,
Life Insurance and Disability help provide financial stability for
each DMI employee
- Recognition - Great achievements do not go unnoticed by DMI
through Annual Awards ceremony, service anniversaries, peer-to-peer
acknowledgement through Give-A-Wow, employee referral bonuses.
- Wellness - Healthcare benefits, Wellness programs, Flu Shots,
Biometric screenings, on-site lactation rooms provide employees
with several wellness options
Employees are valued for their talents and contributions. We all
take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in
turn contributes to the overall success of the company. The company
does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in
employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans,
and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the
basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status. DMI
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Keywords: DMI (Digital Management, Inc.), Annandale , Unix Operations Administrator, IT / Software / Systems , Arlington, Virginia
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